PVE â Series 4 for PVG 32, PVG 100 and PVG 120 ... - Sauer-Danfoss

PVE – Series 4 

for PVG 32, PVG 100 

and PVG 120, 

Including PVHC 

Technical 

Information

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PVE Series 4 for PVG 32, PVG 100 and PVG 120, Including PVHC 

Technical Information 

Revisions, Abbreviations 

Revision History Table of Revisions 

Date Page Changed Rev 

Jun 2011 All Major update FA 

Jan 2012 44-45 Various changes FB 

May 2012 All Major update GA 

Aug 2012 All Various, new articles about -NP, 1 page more moved all. GB 

List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Description 

ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit - the part of the PVE where spool position is 

controled to follow setpoint 

ATEX Certificated for use in flammable environment 

AVC Auxillery Valve Comand - ISOBUS/J1939 standard signal for valve control 

AVCTO Auxillery Valve Comand Time Out - Fault monitoring setting 

AVEF Auxillery Valve Estimated Flow - ISOBUS/J1939 standard signal for valve feedback 

CAN Controller Area Network - Communication method used by PVED 

CLC Closed Loop Circuit 

CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check - Method for ensuring validity of data. 

-DI PVE with Direction Indication 

DM1 Diagnostic Message 1 - J1939 message informing about present fault 

DM2 Diagnostic Message 2 - J1939 message informing about fault history 

DM3 Diagnostic Message 3 - J1939 message clearing fault history 

DSM Device State Machine. Deterministic description of system process 

ECU Electronic Control Unit 

EH Electro Hydraulic 

-F PVE for Float spool. Two variants: 4 pin with float at 75%. 6 pin with separate float. 

FMEA Failure Mode Effect Analysis 

ISOBUS Communication standard for CAN 

J1939 Communication standard for CAN 

LED Light Emitting Diode 

LS Load Sensing 

LVDT Linear Variable Differential Transducer - Position sensor 

NC Normally Closed solenoid valve in PVE 

NC-H Normally Closed standard solenoid valve - like in PVEH 

NC-S Normally Closed solenoid valve Super - like in PVES 

NO Normally Open solenoid valve in PVE 

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Front cover illustrations:V310299, V310300, V310294, V310292 ,V310295, V310291, F300704, drawing 157-506.



Revisions, Abbreviations 

List of Abbreviations 

Abbreviation Description 

(continued) PLC Programmable Logical Circuit 

PLUS+1 Trademark for Sauer-Danfoss controllers and programming tool 

POST Power On Self Test. Boot up evaluation for PVED 

Pp Pilot Pressure. The oil gallery for PVE actuation 

PVB Proportional Valve Basic module - valve slice 

PVBS Proportional Valve Basic module Spool 

PVBZ Proportional Valve Basic module Zero leakage 

PVE Proportional Valve Electric actuator 

PVEA PVE variant with 2-6 % hysteresis 

PVED PVE variant Digital controlled via CAN communication 

PVEH PVE variant with 4-9% Hysteresis 

PVEM PVE variant with 25-35% hysteresis 

PVEO PVE variant with ON/OFF actuation 

PVEP PVE variant PWM controled 

PVES PVE variant with 0-2% hysteresis 

PVEU PVE variant with U 0-10V 

S 

PVG Proportional multi-section Valve Group 

PVHC PV variant with Current controlled valve actuator 

PVM Proportional Valve Manual control with handle 

PVP Proportional Valve Pump side module.Inlet 

PVS Proportional Valve end plate 

PVSK Proportional Valve end plate crane. Inlet module with Spool Control 

PWM Pulse Width Modulation 

S4 DJ Series 4 Digital J1939 service tool software for PVED-CC 

SAE Society Automotive Engineering 

-R PVE with Ramp function 

-NP PVE with solenoid disable in Neutral Position 

-SP PVE with Spool Position feedback 

uC Micro-Controller 

uCSM Micro-Controller State Machine 

UDC Power supply Direct Current; also called V for battery voltage 

bat 

US Steering voltage for the PVE control; also called VS 520L0553 • Rev GB • Aug 2012 

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General Information 

Functionality 

Safety and Monitoring 

Safety in Application 

PVE Control 

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Contents 

List of Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................................... 2 

Reference ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 

Standards .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 

Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 

PVE stands for Proportional Valve Electrical actuator. ................................................................ 7 

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 

PVG Functionality ........................................................................................................................................... 9 

PVE Functionality..........................................................................................................................................10 

Hydraulic subsystem..............................................................................................................................10 

Hydraulic variant: PVEA ........................................................................................................................11 

Hydraulic variant: PVHC ........................................................................................................................11 

PVE with ramp ..........................................................................................................................................11 

Electronic subsystem ..................................................................................................................................13 

Safety and Monitoring ................................................................................................................................14 

Fault monitoring and reaction ...........................................................................................................14 

Spool Position Feedback (-SP) .................................................................................................................16 

Direction Indication Feedback (-DI) .......................................................................................................17 

Solenoid disabling function (-NP) ..........................................................................................................18 

Building in Safety .........................................................................................................................................19 

Hazard and Risk Analysis ISO 12100-1 / 14121.............................................................................19 

Control System Example ............................................................................................................................20 

PVG32– Mainly used in system with fixed displacement pumps ..........................................23 

PVG100 – Alternative LS dump or pilot supply disconnect .....................................................23 

PVG120 – Pump disconnect/block for variable pumps ............................................................23 

PVE Control by Voltage ...............................................................................................................................24 

PLUS+1 compliance ............................................................................................................................24 

ATEX PVE ....................................................................................................................................................24 

PVEU–PVE with fixed control signal range ....................................................................................25 

PVE controlled with PWM signal .......................................................................................................25 

PVEP ..................................................................................................................................................................26 

PVEO ..................................................................................................................................................................27 

PVE ON/OFF activation ...............................................................................................................................27 

PVE for Float Spool .......................................................................................................................................27 

PVHC control ..................................................................................................................................................29 

Hysteresis ........................................................................................................................................................30 

PVES Series 4 .............................................................................................................................................30 

PVEA Series 4 ............................................................................................................................................30 

PVEH Series 4 ............................................................................................................................................30 

Example of Use ..............................................................................................................................................31

Technical Data 

Code Numbers 



Contents 

Operating Parameters ................................................................................................................................32 

Declaration of conformity ...................................................................................................................32 

PVHC ............................................................................................................................................................32 

PVEO and PVEM .......................................................................................................................................33 

PVEA, PVEH, PVES and PVEU ...............................................................................................................33 

PVEP .............................................................................................................................................................34 

PVE dimensions for PVG 32 and PVG 100 ............................................................................................36 

PVE dimensions for PVG 120 ....................................................................................................................38 

PVE pinout ......................................................................................................................................................40 

Standard PVE ............................................................................................................................................41 

Standard PVE with DI .............................................................................................................................42 

Standard PVE with SP ............................................................................................................................42 

Standard PVE with NP ...........................................................................................................................42 

PVE with separate Float pin .................................................................................................................43 

PVE with PWM controled – PVEP .......................................................................................................43 

PVHC connection ....................................................................................................................................44 

Product Warnings .........................................................................................................................................45 

PVE Code Numbers for use on PVG 32 and PVG 100 .......................................................................47 

PVE Code Numbers for use on PVG 120 ...............................................................................................49 

PVE Accessories .............................................................................................................................................50 

Connector Code Numbers at Other Suppliers ..................................................................................50 

PVED Code Numbers for use on PVG 32 and PVG 100 ....................................................................51 

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Reference Sauer-Danfoss Doc 520L0344, PVG 32 Proportional Valve Groups, Technical Information. 

Sauer-Danfoss Doc 520L0720, PVG 100 Proportional Valve Groups, Technical Information. 

Sauer-Danfoss Doc 520L0356, PVG 120 Proportional Valve Groups, Technical Information. 

Sauer-Danfoss Doc 520L0665, PVED-CC Electro Hydraulic actuator, Technical Information 

Sauer-Danfoss Doc 11070179, PVED-CX Electro Hydraulic actuator, Technical Information. 

Sauer-Danfoss Doc 11051935, PVG 32 Metric ports, Technical Information. 

Standards 

Warnings 

• International Organization for Standardization ISO 13766 Earth moving machinery - 

Electromagnetic compatibility. 

• EN 50014:1997 +A1, A2: 1999 

• EN 50028: 1987. For ATEX approved PVE 

– IEC EN 61508 

– ISO 12100-1 / 14121 

– EN 13849 (Safety related requirements for control systems) 

– Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC” (1 st Edition December 2009) 

PVE with connector variants: 

Hirschmann or DIN Deutsch AMP 

Please work through all warnings before implementing actuators in any application. 

The list of warnings must not be seen as a full list of potential dangers. Depending on 

application and use other potential dangers can occur. 

Warnings are listed next to the most relevant section and repeated in a special section at 

the end of Technical Data. 

WWarning 

All brands and all types of directional control valves – including proportional valves 

– can fail and cause serious damage. It is therefore important to analyze all aspects of 

the application. Because the proportional valves are used in many different operation 

conditions and applications, the machine builder/ system integrator alone is responsible 

for making the final selection of the products – and assuring that all performance, safety 

and Warning requirements of the application are met.




Introduction PVE Series 4 is the common name for the Sauer-Danfoss PVG electrical actuator. 

This technical information covers our voltage controlled PVE and our current controlled 

PVHC actuator. For the PVHC please see in the PVHC section. The digital actuators 

PVED-CC and PVED-CX are covered in their special technical information. 

PVE controlled PVG with PVSK 

PVE stands for Proportional Valve 

Electrical actuator. 

The Sauer-Danfoss PVE is built on more 

than thirty years experience of electrical 

valve control and is the perfect fit for our 

high performance proportional valves 

PVG32, PVG100 and PVG120, as it is for 

our EH steering. 

All our products are developed in close 

cooperation with system manufacturers 

from the mobile hydraulic market. That 

is the reason for our high performance in 

all market segments 

The PVE can be controlled from a switch, 

a joystick, a PLC, a computer or a Sauer- 

Danfoss PLUS+1 micro-controller. 

The PVE is available in multiple variants. 

A short list here just gives the main 

variations. 

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Available PVE variants 

Actuation 

Control signal 

Precision 

Feedback 

Connectors 

Fault detection 

and reaction 

Power supply 

On/Off 

Proportional - Closed loop 

controlled 

Proportional - Direct control 

Voltage 

PWM 

Current (PVHC) 

Standard precision 

High precision 

Super high precision 

Spool position 

Direction indicator 

Error 

None 

Deutsch 

AMP 

DIN/Hirschmann 

Active 

Passive 

None 

11V – 32V multi-voltage 

12V 

24V 

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Overview The PVG is a sectional spool valve stack with up to 12 individually controlled proportional 

valves. With the PVE the PVG can be operated as single valves or several valves in 

cooperation. 

The oil flow out of the work section (A- or B-port) can be controlled by a combination of 

the following: 

• PVE controlling the spool position using pilot oil pressure. 

• A handle (PVM) in mechanical interface with the spool. 

PVG 32 structural lay-out with naming 

B-port 

PVE 

PVE retract = P→ A P→ A 

Connector 

Pin 

LED 

T - Tank port 

PVS - end plate 

PVB - basic module 

P - Work flow 

A-port 

V310329.A

PVG Functionality 



Functionality 

The PVG valve distributes oil from pump flow to a particular work function in the 

application via a specific valve section. This is done by moving the spool (PVBS). 

Depending on the choice of components the oil work flow enters the PVG through 

the PVP (proportional valve pump side module), a PVSK, a mid inlet or other system 

interface and enters the PVB (proportional valve basic module) via the P gallery and 

leaves through the T gallery. The PVP/PVSK also supplies the Pilot oil pressure (Pp) for the 

PVE to activate the spool (PVBS). Special designed float spools also allow oil flow in both 

directions between A- and B-port not opening to pump nor tank. 

When looking at the figure you see the valve section from PVP towards PVS with the 

PVM and PVE standard mounted. When PVM and PVE are interchanged it’s called option 

mounted. 

Valve section with naming - standard mounted - seen from PVP 


Electronics 

NC Solenoid valve 

Pilot oil supply 

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LVDT 

NO solenoid valve 

B port Oil A port 

 

PVB 

PVBS 

P -> A 

PVM 

Neutral spring 

V310072.A 

Oil out of A-port = PVM pushed towards PVB = retract = LVDT moves into PVE. 

With the spool in neutral, default position when held by the neutral spring, 

the connection to the application via ports is blocked. 

Moving the PVBS towards the PVE, as in the figure, opens a connection between P and A 

and also between B and T. This is done by either pushing the PVM or activating the PVE. 

The PVE moves the PVBS by letting Pilot Oil Pressure (Pp) push on the right end of the 

PVBS and releasing pressure from the left end. 

For details on PVG 32 please see PVG 32 Proportional Valve Groups, Technical Information, 

520L0334. 

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Functionality 

This section has focus on how the PVE works and interacts. The description here is 

general and variant specific descriptions will all refer to this. 

The PVE is an electro mechanical device, meaning that functionality is depending on 

mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control conditions given by PVE, PVG, application 

and vehicle. The result of this is that implementing operation and safety conditions also 

must include vehicle specific considerations. 

Hydraulic subsystem 

The hydraulic subsystem is used for moving the spool and thereby open the valve for 

work flow. 

Pilot oil diagram 

Set point 

Electronics 

LVDT 

NC1 

NO2 

Tank 

Pp 

1.0 [0.039] 

NC3 

Spool 

NO4 

V310073.A 

The hydraulic sub system moves the spool and thereby opens the valve for work flow. 

The heart in the hydraulic subsystem is the solenoid valve bridge which controls the Pilot 

Pressure (Pp) on spool ends. It consist of four poppet valves, the two upper are normally 

closed (NC) and the two lower are normally open (NO). The Pp will work against the PVBS 

neutral spring when the spool is moved out of blocked (neutral) and together with the 

spring when going in blocked. This combined with a larger opening in the NO than in 

the NC will give a faster movement towards blocked than out of blocked. 

When the PVE is powered the solenoids are all put in closed state. To move the PVBS to 

the right NC1 and NO4 are opened and NC3 and NO4 are kept closed. 

The activation of the solenoid valves represents oil consumption and thereby also a 

pressure drop in the pilot oil gallery. By simultaneous use of multiple PVE the Pp can fall 

and result in performance problems. 

The two check valves next to the NO are anti-cavitation valves. 

The orifice to tank reduces tank pressure spikes and can also be used for ramp function. 

WWarning 

Obstacles for the Pilot oil pressure (Pp) can have direct influence on spool control. 

Reduced Pp will limit spool control. Too high Pp can harm the PVE.


(continued) 

WWarning 

PVEA is not for use on PVG 

100. 



Functionality 

Hydraulic variants: PVEA 

NO2 and NO4 are replaced with orifices. 

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PVE with ramp 

Tank orifice has smaller diameter. 

Hydraulic variant: PVHC 

The PVHC does not work as a PVE and does not have transducer, anti cavitation nor 

protection against tank pressure spikes. 

It is necessary to use the PVHC in combination with 25 bar [362.6 psi] pilot pressure, and 

standard FC spools fitted for hydraulic actuation. See PVG 32 Proportional Valve Groups, 

Technical Information 520L0344, PVG 100 Proportional Valve Groups, Technical Information 

520L0720, and PVG 120 Proportional Valve Groups, Technical Information 520L0356. 

Because of the 25 bar pilot pressure, it is not possible to combine PVHC with PVE on 

a PVG. 

Hydraulic variant: PVHC 

With electrical proportional actuation, the main spool position is adjusted so that its 

position corresponds to an electrical control signal. 

The control signal is converted into a hydraulic pressure signal that moves the main 

spool in the PVG. This is done by means of two proportional pressure-reducing valves. 

The electrical actuator can be controlled either by a current amplifier card, or directly 

from a programmable micro-controller. 

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Functionality 

Mechanical Subsystem 

The mechanical subsystem gives interface to valve and control system and provides 

protection to hydraulic and electrical/electronic subsystem. The LVDT, not used on 

all variants, gives feed back to electronics on spool position. The LVDT is calibrated in 

production and recalibration should only be done in special cases. The standard PVE has 

an aluminum block for distributing pilot oil. PVE with anodized block are available. 

The connector gives the electrical interface to power and control system. Sauer-Danfoss 

have a variety of connectors. We know that tradition and the aspects of serviceability 

are important when our customers choose. We have chosen the Deutsch connector 

as our main solution. The quality of wiring has direct influence on water integrity and 

signal quality therefore disturbance or changes in cabling can influence safety and 

performance. 

PVE, Hirschmann/DIN connector PVE, AMP connector PVE, Deutsch connector 

V310390.A


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Functionality 

Electronic subsystem 

The PVE (A/ H/ M/ S/ U) control signal is a low current voltage, a PWM can also be used. 

The PVEP has build-in a PWM evaluation and cannot be controlled by proportional 

voltage. The control signal is referred to as U S . 

Function blocks for electronics 

The PVE features Closed Loop Control (CLC). This is made possible by on board electronics 

and an integrated feedback transducer that measures spool movement. The integrated 

electronics compensate for flow forces on the spool, internal leakage, changes in oil 

viscosity, pilot pressure, etc. This results in lower hysteresis and better resolution. 

In principle the set-point determines the level of pilot pressure which moves the main 

spool. The position of the main spool is sensed in the LVDT which generates an electric 

feed-back signal registered by the electronics. The variation between the set-point signal 

and feed-back signal actuates the solenoid valves. The solenoid valves are actuated so 

that hydraulic pilot pressure drives the main spool into the correct position. 

The LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transducer) is an inductive transducer with 

very high resolution. When the LVDT is moved by the main spool a voltage is induced 

proportional to the spool position. The use of LVDT gives contact-free connection 

between mechanics and electronics. This means an extra long lifetime and no limitation 

as regards the type of hydraulic fluid used. 

The PVEO and PVHC do not have embedded control electronics and do not support 

closed loop control. 

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Safety and Monitoring The choice of PVE also decides the level of feedback and safety. PVE are available with 

fault monitoring, spool direction indication, spool position feedback and separate float 

control. 

The fault monitoring is available in PVEA/H/S/P/U and is a utilization of the ASIC. 

Direction Indication is available in PVEO/A/H and they are dual powered PVE where 

separate pins give an active feedback for spool movement. 

Spool position is available in PVES and is a precise feedback on a separate pin for actual 

spool position. 

The separate float control is a protection against unintended float activation. 

The PVEM, PVEO and PVHC do not have fault monitoring. 

Fault monitoring and reaction 

The fault monitoring system is available in two versions: 

• Active fault monitoring provides a Warning signal and deactivates the solenoid 

valves. A reboot of the PVE is required to reactivate. 

• Passive fault monitoring provides a Warning signal only. A reboot is not required. 

Both active and passive fault monitoring systems are triggered by the same four main 

events: 

1. Control signal monitoring 

The Control signal voltage (U S ) is continuously monitored. The permissible range 

is between 15% and 85% of the supply voltage. Outside this range the section will 

switch into an error state. A disconnected U S pin (floating) is recognized as neutral 

set point. 

2. Transducer supervision 

The internal LVDT wires are monitored. 

If the signals are interrupted or short-circuited, the PVE will switch into an error state. 

3. Supervision of spool position 

The actual position must always correspond to the demanded position (U S ). 

If the actual spool position is further out from neutral than the demanded spool 

position (>12%, PVEA: >25%) or in opposite direction, the PVE will switch into an 

error state. With neutral/blocked setpoint the tolerance is +- 0,5 mm relative the 

calibrated neutral position. Spool position closer to neutral and in same direction 

will not cause an error state. The situation is considered “in control”. 

4. Float monitoring 

Float must be entered or left within a time limit. On the six pin float PVE too high 

delay will cause an error state. The float Time Outs has own thresholds. Only relevant 

for the six pin PVEH-F.


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Active fault reaction is activated after 500 ms of error (PVEA: 750 ms). 

• The solenoid valve bridge is disabled and the PVBS is released to spring control 

• The error pin is powered* 

• The LED change color 

• The state is memorized and continues until PVE reboot 

Passive fault reaction is activated after 250 ms of error (PVEA: 750 ms) 

• The solenoid valve bridge is NOT disabled and the PVBS is NOT released 

• The error pin is powered* 

• The LED change color 

• The state is active for minimum 100 ms and is reset when error disappears 

* for PVE with direction indication both DI pins goes low by fault. 

WWarning 

Error pins from more PVEs may not be interconnected. 

Not activated error pins are connected to ground and will disable any active signal. 

Error pins are signal pins and can only supply very limited power consumption. 

To avoid the electronics in undefined state a general supervision of power supply (U DC ) 

and internal clock frequency is implemented. This function applies to PVEA, PVEH, PVEP, 

PVES and PVEU independently of fault monitoring version and PVEM - and will not 

activate fault monitoring. 

The solenoid valves are disabled when: 

• the supply voltage exceeds 36 V 

• the supply voltage falls below 8.5 V 

• the internal clock frequency fails 

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Spool Position Feedback 

(-SP) 

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Fault monitoring overview 

Type 

PVEO 

PVEM 

PVHC 

PVEA 

PVEH 

PVEP 

PVES 

PVEU 


Float 

six pin 

Fault 

monitoring 

No fault 

monitoring 

Active 

Passive 

Active 

The –SP functionality is a 0,5V to 4,5V feedback, inverted in direction relative to U S with 

2,5V as neutral value. 

Spool Position Feedback 

Us 

75% U DC 

50% U DC 

Usp 

25% UDC Spool travel 7 mm 

100% 

A port 

Us 

Delay before 

error out 

0 mm 

Neutral 

Error mode 

Us 

Usp 

Error 

output 

status 

Usp 

4.5V 

2.5V 

Fault 

output on 

PVE 1) 

0.5V 

7 mm Spool travel 

100% 

B port 

LED light 

Memory 

(reset 

needed) 

- - - - - - 

No fault Low < 2 V Green - 

500 ms Input signal faults 

Flashing red 

(PVEA: 750 ms) Transducer (LVDT) 

Close loop fault 

High ∼UDC Constant red 

Yes 

No fault Low < 2 V Green - 

250 ms Input signal faults 

Flashing red 

(PVEA: 750 ms) Transducer (LVDT) 

Close loop fault 

High ~UDC Constant red 

No 

500 ms Float not active 

750 ms Float still active 

High ~UDC Constant red Yes 

1) Measured between fault output pin and ground. 

WWarning 

It’s up to the customer to decide on the required degree of safety for the system. 

For PVE with direction indication: 

• both DI pins go low when error is active. 

• when U DC1 is disabled, U S is not monitored and defined as 50%.

Direction Indication 

Feedback (-DI) 




PVE with build in indication for spool movement direction are available. 

The PVE–DI has dual power supply. U DC1 only supplies solenoid valves. U DC2 supplies 

electronics and feed back. The PVE does not work without U DC2 . DI-A and DI-B are relative 

standard mounting. The input signal fault monitoring is disabled if U DC1 is disabled. 

DI-A and DI-B are relative standard mounting. 

The DI has two direction feeedback signals with output high (close to U DC ) when the 

spool is in neutral position. If the spool moves out of neutral position, the direction 

signal switches to low (< 0.2 V). One of the signals goes low by spool ~0,8 mm out of 

neutral and high by spool within 0,4 mm out of neutral. 

Both direction indication signals go low when the error indicator goes high. 

Direction Indication Feedback 

DI-A low 

DI-B high 

A-port -0.8 -0.4 0 

PVBS towards PVE 

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DI-A high 

DI-B low 

Spool position ‘x’ 

0.4 0.8 

B-port mm [in] 

PVBS away from PVE 

As shown in the figure, both “DI-A” and “DI-B” signals are “High” when the spool is in 

neutral position. 

When the spool is moving in the A direction, the “DI-A” signal goes “Low” and the “DI-B” 

signal stays “High”. 

The reverse is true when the spool is moved in the B direction. 

Values for both Direction Indicators, pin A and pin B 

Transition to low from high 0.8 ± 0.1 mm [0.031 in] 

Transition to high from low 0.4 ± 0.1 mm [0.015 in] 

Transition to low both pins error pin goes high 

Maximum load of “DI-A” , “DI-B” 50 mA 

Voltage DI high by load 20 mA > U DC – 1.5 V 

Voltage DI high by load 50 mA > U DC – 2.0 V 

Voltage DI low < 0.2 V 

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Solenoid disabling 

function (-NP) 

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PVEH-NP and PVEA-NP have a build in feature that disables the solenoids by US at 50% 

and gives a feedback on the solenoid status. This is done to facilitate application 

monitoring. 

The fault monitoring is still activated but the closed loop will remain passive until the 

control signal shifts. 

U disable range S 48 % U to 52 % U DC DC 

Solenoid disable reaction time 

From active to passive 

From passive to active 

750 ms 1000 ms 

0 ms 50 ms 

Maximum load 

Solenoid feedback vs US 

Voltage if solenoid active by load 20 mA 

Solenoid feedback signal 

Voltage if solenoid active by load 50 mA 

50 mA 

> U – 1.5 V 

DC 

> U – 2.0 V 

DC 

Voltage if solenoid passive < 1 V 

PVEH-F (six pin) has also the disable function but not the feedback. 

Our general recommendation is disabling of PVE that are not in active use. 

Solenoid disabling function (-NP) curves 

UDC 

Sfb 

US 

Gnd




Building in Safety All brands and all types of control valves (incl. proportional valves) can fail. Thus the 

necessary protection against the serious consequences of function failure should 

always be built into the system. For each application an assessment should be made for 

the consequences of pressure failure and uncontrolled or blocked movements. 

To determine the degree of protection that is required to be built into the application, 

system tools such an FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and Hazard and Risk 

Analysis can be used. 

FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) IEC EN 61508 

FMEA is a tool used for analyzing potential risks. This analytical technique is utilized to 

define, identify, and prioritize the elimination or reduction of known and/or potential 

failures from a given system before it is released for production. 

Please refer to IEC FMEA Standard 61508. 

Hazard and Risk Analysis ISO 12100-1 / 14121 

This analysis is a tool used in new applications as it will indicate whether there are 

special safety considerations to be meet according to the machine directives EN 13849. 

Dependent on the determined levels conformety this analysis will detirmine if any extra 

requirements for the product design, development process, production process or 

maintenance, i.e. the complete product life cycle. 

WWarning 






and Warning requirements of the application are met. 

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Control System Example Example of a control system for manlift using PVE Fault monitoring input signals and 

signals from external sensors to ensure the PLUS+1 main controllers correct function of 

the manlift. 

Control system example 

Battery 

Emergency stop / 

Man present switch 

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A 

B 

A Main power supply 

B Emergency stop/man present switch 

C HMI/Joystick control 

D Movement detection sensors 

E Main controller 

F 

F PVG 32 control valve 

G Hydraulic deactivation 

WWarning 

It is the responsibilty of the 

equipment manufacturer 

that the control system 

incorporated in the machine 

is declared as being in 

confirmity with the relevant 

machine directives. 

C 

E 

Main controller 

with safety logic 

G 

T P 

HMI / Joystick 

control 

Electrical block diagram for above illustration 

Main power supply 

(battery) 

HMI / Joystick 

Joystick 

neutral switch 

Control 

Signal 

Emergency stop and 

Man present switch 

Main controller 

Neutral Supply 

Detection Control 

Signal 

Conditioning 

Failure 

Detection 

D 

Hydraulic 

deactivation 

Motion 

detection sensors 

Supply 

Signal 

Conditioning 

Fault 

Monitoring 

PVE fault output 

Motion detection sensor 


Main control valve 

Hydraulic deactivation 

P301 316 

P301 317

Control System Example 

(continued) 


Example of a typical wiring block diagram using PVEH with neutral power off switch and 

fault monitoring output for hydraulic deactivation. 

Typical wiring block diagram example 

A 

PVE 1 

C 


C 

Emergency 

stop 

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Man present 

switch 

Neutral detection / Supply control 

1) 

signal 

OFF 

≠ 

Delay 

neutral 


1) 

signal 

OFF 

≠ 

Delay 

neutral 

A Emergency stop / man present switch 

B PVE Faultmonitoring signals 

C Neutral signal detection. 

D Hydraulic deactivation 

OR 

E1 E2 

2) Alarm 

logic 

Output 

3) Memory 

AND 

high=on 

low=o� 

Fault detection output 

System Control Logic e.g. PLUS+1 for signal monitoring and triggering signal for 

deactivation of the hydraulic system. 

D 

B 

B 


with AMP 

connector 

US 

UDC2 

Error 


with AMP 

connector 

US 

UDC2 

Error 

Hydraulic 

deactivation 

P301 318 

WWarning 

It is the responsebilty of the equipment manufacturer that the control system incorporated 

in the machine is declared as being in confirmity with the relevant machine directives. 

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Similar to previous example using fault monitoring for deactivation of the hydraulic 

system with extra fault inputs using the PVE’s with DI (Direction Indication) function. 

Example of fault monitoring for deactivation of the hydraulic system 



Emergency 

Stop 


1) 

signal 

OFF 

≠ 

Delay 

neutral 


DI-B 

DI-A DI 

Delay Memory 

Logic 

2) 

3) 4) 

Output 

US 


1) 

signal 

OFF 

≠ 

Delay 

neutral 


DI-B 

DI-A DI 

Delay Memory 

Logic 

2) 

3) 4) 

Output 

US 

Man present 

switch 

OR 

AND 

high=on 

low=o� 

Fault detection output 

System Control Logic e.g. PLUS+1 for signal monitoring and triggering signal for 

deactivation of the hydraulic system. 

WWarning 

It is the equipment manufacturers responsibility to ensure that the control system 

incorporated in the machine is declared as being in conformity with the relevant 

machine directives. 

PVEH-DI 

AMP supply 

connector 

US 

UDC2 

Error 


AMP connector 

DI-A 

DI-B 

Error 


AMP supply 

connector 

US 

UDC2 

Error 


AMP connector 

DI-A 

Error 

Hydraulic 

deactivation 

P301 319 

Other non-electrical modules which can be used in connection with hydraulic deactivation 

at different levels.


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PVG32– Mainly used in system with fixed displacement pumps 

• PVSK, commonly used in crane application - full flow dump 

• PVPE, full flow dump for the PVG 120 

PVG100 – Alternative LS dump or pilot supply disconnect 

• PVPP, pilot oil supply shut off 

• External cartridge valve connecting LS Pressure to Tank 

• External cartridge valve connecting main Pressure to Tank 

PVG120 – Pump disconnect/block for variable pumps 

• PVPX, LS dump to tank 

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PVE Control by Voltage 

CCaution 

PVEM is not PLUS+1 

compliant. 

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• The PVE is controlled with a low current voltage signal. 

• The spool stroke is proportional to the control voltage (U S ). 

• The power is supplied via the supply wire (U BAT or U DC ). 

• The ratio U S /U DC defines the actuation. For PVEU a defined voltage. 

• A not connected U S pin (floating) is recognized as U S = ½U DC . 

PVE characteristic – control by voltage 

2.5V 

Values for standard mounted PVE (PVEA/M/H/S) 

Function Signal voltage (U S ) 

Neutral U S = 0.5 • U DC 

Q: P → A U S = (0.5 → 0.25) • U DC 

Q: P → B U S = (0.5 → 0.75) • U DC 

5V 

7.5V 


control range 


�xed 

PLUS+1 compliance 

PVEA, PVEH, PVES, PVEO, PVEP and PVED can be controlled by PLUS+1. 

The U DC has a capacitance of 2,2 uF which can give problems with some micro-controller 

power supply. To eliminate this problem Sauer-Danfoss has designed a special resistance 

supply and control cable. 

ATEX PVE 

The Sauer-Danfoss PVE ATEX portfolio has the same monitoring and control 

characteristics as the equivalent standard PVE.


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PVEU–PVE with fixed control signal range 

The PVEU (PVE 0-10V) is designed for PLC/ 

microcontroller(uC) control hence the U. 

The control signal U S is fixed 0 V to 10 V 

independent of supply voltage U DC . 

PVE controlled with PWM signal 

The standard PVE, PVEA/M/H/S, can also be controlled by a pulse with modulated PWM 

signal. 

The V1 and V2 for PWM must be symmetrically located around U DC2 and V1≤ U DC . 

Duty cycles for PVE (PVEA/M/H/S/U) 

Function Duty cycle (dc) PVEA/M/H/S 

Neutral 50% dc 

Q: P → A 50% dc → 25% dc 

Q: P → B 50% dc → 75% dc 

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Signal voltage - PVEU 

Function Signal voltage PVEU 

Neutral 5V 

Q: P → A 5V → 2,5V 

Q: P → B 5V → 7,5V 

Recommended PWM frequency for PVE 

PVE type PWM frequency 

PVEM > 200 Hz 

PVEA/H/S/U > 1 kHz 

WWarning 

The PWM is not evaluated by the PVE so variance/failure in period (T) will not be detected. 

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The PVEP is designed for PWM control signals only. 

PVEP schematic and characteristic 

UsA 

Set point 

U sB 

- + 

11 - 32 V 

Position 

to PWM 


- 

Driver 

A 

Sense 

- Driver 

B 

Sense 

Spool travel 

mm [in] 

7.5 

[0.3] 

-7.5 

[-0.3] 

10% 

Proportional control range 

PWM ratio 

CCaution 

It is important that the power supply (U DC) is connected before the PWM signal. 

V310137.B 

PWM signals are low power voltage signals; hence no current drivers are needed. 

Current control is not possible with PVEP. The PVEP can also be connected to a control 

signal like used for PVHC. 

The PVEP performs a true time difference measurement on the PWM input, thus there is 

no filtering or conversion involved. 

PWM frequency can be chosen between 100 to 1000 Hz. 

PVEP signals 

Duty cycle A-signal 

(pin 1) 

Duty cycle B-signal 

(pin 2) 

Function 

Error Pin output 

(pin 3) 

0% 0% 

10% 0% 

Neutral Low 

0% 10% 

≥ 10% ≥ 10% Fault (Error) High 

< 10% 10 → 80% B-port flow Low 

10 → 80% < 10% A-port flow Low 

A > 86% B > 86% Fault (Error) High 

B 

A 

80%





PVE ON/OFF activation 

The PVEO has two independent powered sets of solenoids. By powering a set of pins the 

actuator is activated. By standard mounted PVE the A set gives full flow on A port and B 

gives on B port. Both directions activated at same time will keep the spool in neutral. 

PVEO schematic and characteristic 

WWarning 

The PVEO is designed to have U DC =12 V or U DC =24 V. 

The solenoids might be activated by voltage down to 6 V. 

PVE for Float Spool Sauer-Danfoss has developed two PVE variants to support the float spool. The float 

spool is a 4�4 spool, where as the standard is a 4�3 spool giving another characteristic and 

maximum stroke. These variations are covered by the built-in electronics. 

There are two variants of float PVBS. 

• Float B – 1,5 mm dead band, max flow at 4,8 mm. Float at B = 8 mm, from 6 mm partial 

float. 

• Float A – 0,8 mm dead band, max flow at 5,5 mm. Float at A = 8 mm, from 6,2 mm 

partial float ( PVBZ). 

PVEM-F and PVEH-F with four pin connector are for float B and give no built-in protection 

against entering float. 

PVEH-F with six pin connector is for float A and gives protection against entering float by 

using low Us. The float signal has priority to the Us in the PVEH-F six pin. 

Variants of the float spool PVBS 

Float PVE PVBS Progressive control Float control 

A PVEH-F (6 pin) 

B PVEH-F (4 pin) 

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Dead band 0.8 mm 

Max float at 5.5 mm 

Dead band 1.5 mm 

Max float at 4.8 mm 

U S : 25% -> 75% U DC 

U S : 35% -> 65% U DC 

PVE for float spools are not designed for standard 4�3 spools. 

U DC to float pin 

Has priority 

U S = 75% U DC 

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PVE to the Float Spool 

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PVE characteristic – Float A 

Float port A 

Float = U dc 

Proportional 

Control port A 

PVE characteristic – Float B 

Proportional 

Control port B 

PVBS maximum float is 

5.5 mm [0.22 in]. 

PVE has six pins. 

Float when special pin 

powered at U DC . 

PVBS maximum float is 

4.8 mm [0.19 in]. 

PVE has four pins. 

Float at U S /U DC = 0.75

PVHC control PVHC characteristic 




1600 

800 

1400 

700 

1200 

600 


500 

500/1000 mA 

800 

400 

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600 

300 

400 

200 

280/560 mA 

Spool stroke, mm 

200 

100 

5 

4 

3 

2 

6 

1 

7 

0 

200 

100 

400 

200 

600 

300 

800 

400 


500 


600 

280/560 mA 500/1000 mA 

PVHC current response and hysteresis @ 25 bar Pp, 21 ctS, 25 °C. 

1400 

700 

1600 

800 

Ideal curve 

Hysteresis 

Current in mA 

The PVHC control is done by dual Pulse Width Modulated (PVM) high current supply 

100-400 Hz PWM control signals. 

The PVHC does not have fault monitoring. 

The PVHC does not have internal closed loop control of the spool. 

The PVHC has high hysteresis. The hysteresis is affected by viscosity, friction, flow 

forces, dither frequency and modulation frequency. The spool position will shift when 

conditions are changed e.g. temperature change. 

For PVG controlled by PVHC hysteresis is influenced by lever (PVM). 

@ 12V 

@ 24V 

V310 000.A 

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Hysteresis 

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The controllability of the PVE depends on the solenoid valve bridge and the electronic 

capacity of the module. 

Hysteresis is a measurement on spool position precision and repeatability. Hysteresis is 

not a description of position maintaining. 

PVES Series 4 

The PVES has an ASIC closed loop circuit 

and the NC-S solenoids. 

PVES voltage, position diagram 

PVEA Series 4 

The PVEA has an ASIC closed loop 

circuit, standard NC solenoids and orifice 

instead of NO solenoids. 

PVEA voltage, position diagram 

PVEH Series 4 

The PVEH has an ASIC closed loop circuit and the standard NC solenoids. 

PVEH voltage, position diagram 

CCaution 

PVEA is not for use on PVG 100. 

PVE hysteresis overview 

PVE S A H M 

Maximum 2 % 6 % 8.6 % 35 % 

Typical




Example of Use Signal leads must not act as supply leads at the same time unless the distance between 

the actuator module PVE and terminal board is less than 3 m [3.3 yards] and the lead 

cross-section is min. 0.75 mm 2 [AWG 18]. 

25 Pin SUB-D connector with M3 screws (MIL-DTL-24308) 

E : Emergency stop 

F : Signal output, fault monitoring 

NC : Not connected 

: Signal leads 

: Supply leads 

PVEH/A/S 


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F 

3 

2 

1 

NC 


3 

2 

1 

NC 

3 

2 

1 

U S1 

U 

S2 

3 

P3A P3B P4A 

2 

1 

Pin no. 

8 

7 

6 

19 

20 

21 

3, 15, 16 

1, 2, 14 

10 

22 

Function 

Prop 1 

Prop 2 

Push/Dir.sw.3A 

Push/Dir.sw.3B 

Push/Dir.sw.4A 

Push/Dir.sw.4B 

U DC 

Neut.sw. 

U+ 

U- (GND) 

P4B 

- 

+ 

- + 

U 

DC 

+ U+ 

E 

V310116.A 

U- 

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Operating Parameters 

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Declaration of conformity. 

The PVEA/H/P/S/U have CE marking according to the EU directive EMC Directive 

2004/108/EC. The declarations are available at Sauer-Danfoss. 

The PVEO/M and PVHC are not subject to this directive. 

WWarning 

The PVE is designed for use with pilot oil supply. Use without oil supply can harm the 

system. The PVE is designed for use with pilot pressure range 10 to 15 bar [145 to 220 

psi]. Intermittent pressure peaks up to 50 bar [725 psi] can be accepted. 

Intermittent is no longer than 5 seconds and not more than once per minute. 

The following technical data are from typical test results. For the hydraulic system 

mineral based hydraulic oil with a viscosity of 21 mm 2 /s [102 SUS] and a temperature 

of 50 °C [122 °F] was used. 

PVHC 

PVHC control specification 

Supply voltage U DC 12 V DC 24 V DC 

Controller output current 0 – 1500 mA 0 – 750 mA 

Pilot pressure 20 – 25 bar [290-363 psi] 

Resistance 4.75 Ω ± 5% 20.8 Ω ± 5% 

Response time 150 – 200 ms 

PWM frequency 100 → 400 Hz 

Reaction time PVHC 

From neutral position to max. spool 

travel at power on 

From max. spool travel to neutral 

position at power off 

max. 0.235s 

rated 0.180s 

min. 0.120s 

max. 0.175s 

rated 0.090s 

min. 0.065s


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PVEO and PVEM 

PVEO and PVEM control specification 

rated 12 VDC 24 VDC Supply voltage UDC range 11 → 15 V 22 → 30 V 

max. ripple 5% 

typical 740 mA 365 mA 

Current consumption 

minimum 550 mA 290 mA 

maximum 820 mA 420 mA 

Current via DI maximum 100 mA 

Reaction time PVEO and PVEM 

Reaction time in seconds PVEO PVEO-R PVEM 

From neutral position to max. spool travel 

at power on 

From max. spool travel to neutral position 

at power off 

From neutral position to max. spool travel 

by constant power 

From max. spool travel to neutral position 

by constant power 

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max. 0.235s 0.410s 0.700s 

rated 0.180s 0.350s 0.450s 

min. 0.120s 0.250s 0.230s 

max. 0.175s 0.330s 0.175s 

rated 0.090s 0.270s 0.090s 

min. 0.065s 0.250s 0.065s 

max. 

0.550s 

min. 

max. 

– 

0.210s 

0.150s 

min. 0.040s 

PVEA, PVEH, PVES and PVEU 

PVEA, PVEH, PVES and PVEU control specification 

rated 11 → 32 V 

Supply voltage UDC max. ripple 5 % 

Current consumption at rated voltage 

0.57 (0.33) A @ 12 V 

0.3 (0.17) A @ 24 V 

Signal voltage 

neutral 

A-port ↔ B-port 

0.5 x UDC (PVEU 5V) 

0.25 → 0.75 • UDC Signal current at rated voltage 0.25 → 0.70 mA 

Input impedance in relation to 0.5 • UDC 

12 kΩ 

Power consumption 7 (3.5) W 

Error pin max current 100 mA 

Reaction time PVEA, PVEH, PVES and PVEU in sec. (minus PVG 120) 

Supply voltage Function 


Prop. fine 

Disconnected by 

means of neutral 

switch 

Constant voltage 

Reaction time from neutral position 

to max. spool travel 

Reaction time from max. spool travel 

to neutral position 

Reaction time from neutral position 

to max. spool travel 

Reaction time from max. spool travel 

to neutral position 

max. 0.500 

PVEH, PVEP, 

PVES, PVEU 

0.230 

rated 0.320 0.150 

min. 0.250 0.120 

max. 0.550 0.175 

rated 0.400 0.090 

min. 0.300 0.065 

max. 0.500 0.200 

rated 0.320 0.120 

min. 0.250 0.050 

max. 0.250 0.100 

rated 0.200 0.090 

min. 0.150 0.065 

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PVEP control specification 

Supply voltage U DC 

Oil viscosity 

Oil 

viscosity 

range 12 → 75 mm2 min. 

/s [65 ÷ 347 SUS] 

4 mm2 max. 

/s [39 SUS] 

460 mm2 /s [2128 SUS] 

Pilot pressure PVE 

Pilot pressure 

(relative to 

T pressure) 

nom. 13.5 bar [196 psi] 

min. 10.0 bar [145 psi] 

max. 15.0 bar [217 psi] 

range 11 → 32 V 

max. ripple 5% 

over voltage (max. 5 min) 36 V 

PWM control range (duty cycle) 10 → 80% 

PWM frequency 100 → 1000 Hz 

PWM input voltage swing 0 → U DC 

PWM Trigger point 70% of U DC 

Input impedance (standard pull down) 5 kΩ 

Input capacitor --- 

Power consumption 7 W 

Error voltage: 

Fault U DC 

No Fault < 2 V 

All connector terminals are short-circuit protected, protected against reverse connection 

and their combinations. Connecting error pins from two or more PVE’s will cause the 

surveillance system to malfunction. 

Oil consumption 

Function 

Pilot oil flow 

for PVE 

Supply 

Voltage 

neutral* OFF 

locked* 

continuous 

actuations* 

ON 

* 12 bar [174 psi] and 21 mm 2 /s [102 SUS] 


0 l/min 

[0 US gal/min] 

0.4 l/min 

[0.106 US gal/min] 

1.0 l/min 


PVEH/ M/ O/ U - 

PVHC 

prop. high 

0 l/min 

[0 US gal/min] 

0.1 l/min 


0.7 l/min 


Oil temperature 

Oil 

temperature 

Pilot pressure PVHC 

Pilot pressure 

(over tank)* 

PVEP /S / U 

prop. super 

0.3 l/min 


0.1 l/min 


0.8 l/min 


range 30 → 60˚C [86 ÷ 140˚F] 

min. -30˚C [-22˚F] 

max. 90˚C [194 ˚F] 

nom. 25 bar [363 psi] 

min. 21 bar [305 psi] 

max. 25 bar [363 psi] 

* Designed to be used with hydraulic activated spools.


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Operating temperature 

Min Max 

Ambient -30˚C [-22˚F] 60˚C [140˚F] 

Stock -40˚C [-40˚F] 90˚C [194˚F] 

Recommended long time storage in packaging 10˚C [50˚F] 30˚C [86˚F] 

Filtering in the hydraulic system 

Required operating cleanliness level 18/16/13 (ISO 4406, 1999 version) 

For further information see Sauer-Danfoss documentation Hydraulic Fluids and Lubricants, Technical Information 

520L0463. 

Enclosure and connector 

Version of connector Hirschmann connector AMP JPT connector Deutsch connector 

Grade of enclosure* IP 65 IP 66 IP 67 

* According to the international standard IEC 529 

NB: In particulary exposed applications, protection in the form of screening is recommended. 

PVP modules, Pilot pressure curves 

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PVE dimensions for 

PVG 32 and PVG 100 

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PVE with Hirschmann connector for PVG 32 and PVG 100 

PVE with AMP connector for PVG 32 and PVG 100


PVG 32 and PVG 100 

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PVE with Deutsch connector for PVG 32 and PVG 100 

PVHC for PVG 32 and PVG 100 

100.5 [3.96] 44.5 [1.75] 

92.2 [3.63] 

with Deutsch connectors with AMP connectors 

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V310388A 

90.1 [3.55] 44.5 [1.75] 

92.2 [3.63] 

157-722 

V310387A 

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PVG 120 

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PVE with AMP connector for PVG 120 

115.5 [4.55] 

65 [2.56] 120 [4.72] 

115.5 [4.55] 

117.8 [4.638] 

PVE with Deutsch connector for PVG 120 

125.7 [4.949] 

65 [2.56] 120 [4.72] 

Please notice that connector needs extra space for mounting. 

V310320A 

V310380A

General Dimensions 

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PVHC with Deutsch connector for PVG 120 

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115.5 [4.55] 

65 [2.56] 114.5 [4.508] 

PVG 120 and PVG 32 combo with Deutsch connector 

362 [14.25] 

V310378A 

36.3 [1.43] 

50.1 

[1.97] 

195.6 [7.70] 

V310383A 

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PVE pinout Connection PVEO with direction indication (DI) 

Connector 1 A U DC B U DC Gnd Gnd 

AMP (grey) p 1 p 2 p 3 p 4 

Connector 2 DI-B DI-A Gnd U DC 2 

AMP (black) p 1 p 2 p 3 p 4 

Connection PVEO standard 

Connector A B 

AMP/Hirschmann/ 

DIN 

pin 1 pin 2 

Deutsch pin 1 pin 4 

Function A (pin 1) B (pin 2) 

Neutral 0 0 

Q: P → A U DC 0 

Q: P → B 0 U DC 

Control all PVEO 

Connector A B 

AMP/Hirschmann/ 

DIN 

pin 1 pin 2 

Deutsch pin 1 pin 4 

• Ground pins are internally connected. 

• Pin 3 is not connected on 

Hirschmann/DIN version of PVEO. 

• U DC2 supplies electronics for feedback 

signal on PVEO-DI. 

AMP version of PVEO–DI PVEO-DI 

A U DC 

B U DC 

Grey connector 

AMP version of PVEO/PVEO–R 

A U DC 

B U DC 

Hirschmann/DIN PVEO/PVEO-R 

version of PVEO / PVEO–R 

U 

B UDC DC 

Deutsch version of PVEO 

A U DC 

2 

Pin no. 

1 

2 

3 

4 

3 

1 

LED 

DI-B 

DI-A 

U DC2 

Black connector 

A U DC 

157-502.11 

B U DC 

P301 104

PVE pinout (continued) 




Standard PVE 

Connection PVEA/PVEH/PVEM/PVES/PVEU 

- also with float B four pin 

Connector U S U DC Gnd Error 

AMP pin 1 pin 2 pin 3 pin 4 

Hirschmann/ 

DIN 

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pin 2 pin 1 gnd pin 3 

Deutsch pin 1 pin 4 pin 3 pin 2 

• On PVEM the error pin is not used and 

not connected (pin 3 Hirschmann/DIN). 


Control (US) for standard mounted PVEA/ 

PVEH/ PVEM/ PVES 

Function Voltage relative PWM 

Neutral 0,5 • U DC 50% 

Q: P → A 0,5 → 0,25 • U DC 50% → 25% 

Q: P → B 0,5 → 0,75 • U DC 50% → 75% 

Control (US) for standard mounted PVEU 

Function PVEU 

Neutral 5 V 

Q: P → A 5 V → 2,5 V 

Q: P → B 5 V → 7,5 V 

Control (US) for standard mounted PVEH/ 

PVEM float B four pin version 



Q: P → A 0,5 → 0,34 • U DC 50% → 34% 

Q: P → B 0,5 → 0,65 • U DC 50% → 65% 

Float 0,75 • U DC 75% 

PVEM is not PLUS+1 compliant. 

AMP version PVEA/PVEH/PVES/PVEU 

Hirschmann/DIN version PVEH/PVEM/ 

PVES/PVEH float B/PVEM float B 

Deutsch version PVEA/PVEH/PVES/PVEU/ 

PVEH float B 

LED 

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Standard PVE with DI 

Connection PVE with direction indication (DI) 

Connector 1 U S U DC 1 Gnd Error 

AMP (grey) p 1 p 2 p 3 p 4 

Deutsch p 1 p 4 p 3 p 2 

Connector 2 DI-B DI-A Gnd U DC 2 

AMP (black) p 1 p 2 p 3 p 4 

Deutsch p 4 p 3 p 2 p 1 


• U DC2 only supplies electronics for 

feedback signal and error pin on 

PVEA-DI / PVEH-DI. Two separate power 

sources can be used. 

Standard PVE with SP 

Connection PVE with Spool Position (SP) 

Connector U S Error SP Gnd U DC 

Deutsch p 1 p 2 p 4 p 5 p 6 

Standard PVE with NP 

Connection PVE with Neutral Power off (NP) 

Connector U S Error Sfb Gnd U DC 

Deutsch p 1 p 2 p 4 p 5 p 6 

AMP version PVEA-DI/PVEH-DI 

PVEA–DI/PVEH–DI 

U S 

U DC1 

Pin no. 

1 

2 

3 

LED 

DI-B 

DI-A 

Error 

4 

U DC2 

Grey connector 

Black connector 

PVEA-DI/PVEH-DI 

Deutsch version PVEA–DI/PVEH–DI 

Error 

U S 

Not 

connected 

Error 

U s 

Not 

connected 

2 

1 

PVES-SP 

Deutsch version PVES–SP 

3 

2 

1 

U DC 

3 

4 

4 

5 

6 

2 

1 

3 

4 

U DC2 

DI-A 

DI-B 

P301 105 

LED 

Spool position 

U DC 

Deutsch version PVES-SP PVES–NP 

Control (US) for standard mounted PVEA–DI/ PVEH–DI, PVES-SP, PVEA-NP, PVEH-NP 

Function U S PWM 


Q: P → A 0,5 → 0,25 • U DC 50% → 25% 

Q: P → B 0,5 → 0,75 • U DC 50% → 75% 

Error 

U s 

3 

2 

1 

4 

5 

6 

Sfb 

U DC 

LED 

LED





PVE with separate Float pin 

Connection PVEH with float A six pin 

Connector US UDC Float Ground Error 

AMP pin 1 pin 2 pin 5 pin 3 pin 4 

Deutsch pin 1 pin 6 pin 3 pin 5 pin 2 

Control (US) for standard mounted PVEH/ 

PVEM float A six pin version 

Function PWM A PWM B 

Neutral 0,5 • UDC 50% 

Q: P → A 0,5 → 0,25 • UDC 50% → 25% 

Q: P → B 0,5 → 0,75 • UDC 50% → 75% 

Float U on float pin 

DC 

PVE with PWM controled – PVEP 

Connection PVEP 

Connector PWM A Error PWM B Gnd UDC Deutsch p 1 p 2 p 3 p 5 p 6 

Control (US) for standard mounted PVEP 


Neutral < 10% < 10% 

Q: P → A 10% → 80% < 10% 

Q: P → B < 10% 10% → 80% 

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Not connected 

Float 

Error 

Float 

Error 

AMP with separate float pin 

Us 

3 

2 

1 

4 

5 

6 

LED 

Deutsch version 

PVEH-F 

with separate float pin 

LED 

No connection 

U DC 

157-779 

Deutsch version with PVEP 

LED 

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Proportional Version 

(continued) 

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PVHC connection 

• 100-400 Hz PWM control signals. 

• Each connector controls one direction 

and must have U DC and ground 

• No constraints on pin for U DC and 

ground. 

PVHC with AMP 

5.7 

[0.224] 

26.75 

[1.053] 

44.4 [1.748] 

33.0 [1.299] 

16.5 

[0.650] 

5.7 

[0.224] 

74.0 

[2.913] 

34.0 

[1.339] 

5.75 

[0.226] 

90.1 

[3.547] 

92.25 

[3.631] 

Input control 

Parameter 

Controller 

output current 

range 

PVHC with Deutsch 

5.7 

[0.224] 

26.75 

[1.053] 

44.4 [1.748] 

33.0 [1.299] 

Control range 

12 V 24 V 

0 - 1500 mA 0 - 750 mA 

5.7 

[0.224] 

2.5 [0.098] 

16.5 

[0.650] 56.1 [2.209] 

34.0 

[1.339] 

74.0 

[2.913] 

100.5 

[3.957] 

92.25 

[3.631] 

5.75 

[0.226]




Product Warnings �Warning 

Not applying to the Operational Conditions can compromise safety. 

�Warning 






and Warning requirements of the application are met. 

�Warning 

A PVG with PVE can only perform according to description if conditions in this Technical 

Information are met. 

�Warning 

In particularly exposed applications, protection in the form of a shield is recommended. 

�Warning 

When the PVE is in fault mode the quality of performance and validity of feedback is 

limited depending on the fault type. 

�Warning 

Error pins from more PVEs may not be connected. Inactive error pins are connected to 

ground and will disable any active signal. 

�Warning 

Error pins are signal pins and can only supply very limited power consumption. 

�Warning 

Deviation from recommended torque when mounting parts can harm performance and 

module. 

�Warning 

Adjustment of the position transducer (LVDT) will influence calibration, and thereby also 

safety and performance. 

�Warning 

When replacing the PVE, the electrical and the hydraulic systems must be turned off and 

the oil pressure released. 

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�Warning 


�Warning 

Hydraulic oil can cause both environmental damage and personal injury. 

�Warning 

Module replacement can introduce contamination and errors to the system. It is 

important to keep the work area clean and components should be handled with care. 

�Warning 

After replacement of modules or cables wiring quality must be verified by a performance 

test. 

�Warning 

By actuation at voltage below nominal PVG will have reduced performance. 

�Warning 

The PVE is not designed for use with voltage outside nominal. 

�Warning 

Obstacles for the Pilot oil can have direct influence on spool control. 

�Warning 

Reduced pilot oil pressure will limit spool control. 

�Warning 

Too high pilot oil pressure can harm the PVE.

PVE Code Numbers for use on PVG 32 and PVG 100 



Code Numbers 

Deutsch connector code numbers 

Feature 

S 

std. float A float B DI NP SP 

Fast-no 

memory ramp 

Connector 1x4 1x6 1x4 2x4 1x6 1x6 1x4 

PVEA* 


active 

157B4792 157B4796 11105542 

passive 11107365 

– 

active 157B4092 157B4398 157B4096 11105543 

passive 157B4093 157B4392 


active 

passive 

S 

S 

157B4892 

11089276 11108994 

157B4894 

PVEP active S 11034832∗ 

PVEU passive S 11089090 


12V 

157B4291 11109080 

– 

24V 157B4292 11109092 

S = super fine hysteresis, 1x4 = one plug four pins, * 1x6 = one plug six pins 

AMP connector code numbers 

Feature 

Connector 

S 

std. 

1x4 

float A 

1x6 

DI 

2x4 

anodized 

1x4 

ramp-ano 

1x4 

ramp 

1x4 

PVEA* 


active 

passive 

active 

passive 

– 

157B4734 

157B4735 

157B4034 

157B4035 

157B4338 

157B4736 

157B4737 

157B4036 

157B4037 

157B4775 

157B4074 

157B4075 




active S 157B4834 

passive S 157B4835 157B4865 

active S 11089091 

active 

157B4044 

passive 

12V 

– 

157B4045 

157B4901 157B4905 157B4903 

24V 157B4902 157B4906 157B4272 157B4274 157B4904 

S = super fine hysteresis, 1x4 = one plug four pins, * 1x6 = one plug six pins 

WWarning 


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PVE Code Numbers 

for use on PVG 32 and 

PVG 100 (continued) 

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Code Numbers 

Hirschmann/DIN connector code numbers 

Feature 

Connector 

S 

std. 

1x4 

float B 

1x4 

anodized 

1x4 

ramp 

1x4 





active 157B4032 157B4332 

passive 157B4033 157B4073 

active S 157B4832 

passive S 157B4833 

12 V 157B4116 157B4416 157B4516 

24 V 157B4128 157B4428 157B4528 

12 V 157B4216 157B4266 157B4217 

24 V 157B4228 157B4268 157B4229 

S = super fine hysteresis, 1x4 = one plug four pins 

ATEX (24 V) connector code numbers 

Cable type 

S 

PFOP PFOP 

PFOP, 

cable dir PVB 

BFOU 

Flying wire 5 m 10 m 5 m 5 m 



passive 

S 

11084101 

11084102 

11084109 

11084110 

11084092 

11084093 

11084098 

11084099 

PVEO 11084100 11084108 11084051 11084097 

S = super fine hysteresis, 

AMP/Deutsch code numbers for PVHC 

Connector Code Number 

PVHC 

AMP 

PVHC 

Deutsch 

12 V 11112037 



24 V 11112039

PVE Code Numbers for 

use on PVG 120 



Code Numbers 

AMP code numbers 

Feature anodized 

Connector 1x4 


active 

passive 

155G4094 

155G4095 


12 V 

24 V 

155G4282 

155G4284 

1x4 = one plug four pins 

Deutsch code numbers 


Connector 1x4 

PVEH passive 11111206 

PVES passive 11111207 


12 V 

24 V 

11110601 

11110652 

PVHC 

12 V 

24 V 

11110597 

11110598 

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Hirschmann/DIN code numbers 


Connector 1x4 


active 

passive 

155G4092 

155G4093 

PVES passive 11111210 


12 V 

24 V 

155G4272 

155G4274 

ATEX (24 V) connector code numbers 

Cable type PFOP PFOP 

PFOP, 

cable dir PVB 

BFOU 

Flying wire 5 m 10 m 5 m 5 m 

PVEH passive 11084104 11084112 11084096 11084107 

PVEO 11084103 11084111 11084095 11084106 

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PVE Accessories 

Connector Code Numbers 

at Other Suppliers 

50 520L0553 • Rev GB • Aug 2012 



Code Numbers 

Connector code numbers 

Code number Description 

157B4992 AMP CONNECTING KIT (GREY) 4 pin with housing, contact and wire sealing 

157B4993 AMP CONNECTING KIT (BLACK) 4 pin with housing, contact and wire sealing 

984L3165 EL-PLUG, ON-OFF black Hirschmann DIN connector set* 

Set of seals code numbers 

Code number Description Actuator 

157B4997 

PVE for PVG 32/ PVG 100 

155G8519 Set of seals PVE for PVG 120 (also interface plate/PVB for PVHC) 

11061235 PVHC for PVG 32/ PVG 100 

Cables code numbers 

Feature 

Connector pin 1 pin 2 

Wire colors 

pin 3 pin 4 pin 5 pin 6 

Length Code number 

4 pin white blue yellow red — — 4 m 11007498 

Deutsch 

4 pin white blue yellow red — — 4 m 11099720 *24V 

6 pin white blue yellow red black green 4 m 11007513 

4 pin white blue yellow red — — 4 m 157B4994 

AMP 

4 pin white blue yellow red — — 4 m 11099719 *24V 

6 pin white red black yellow green blue 5 m 157B4974 

AMP/black coding 4 pin white blue yellow red — — 4 m 157B4995 **-DI 

Cables are with oil resistant coating. 

*24V Special cable for use with PLUS+1 MC microcontroller in 24V systems. 

** -DI Additional cable for PVE with direction indication. 

Connector part numbers for purchase at other suppliers 

Connector House 

wire sealing 

(blue) 

JPT contact 

(loose piece) 

sealing mat between 

male-female part 

Deutsch female 

4 pin 

6 pin 

DT06-4S 

DT06-6S 

— — — 

AMP female/grey 

4 pin 

6 pin 

2-967059-1 

2-963212-1 

828904-1 929930-1 963208-1 

963205-1 

AMP female/black 

AMP crim tool 

4 pin 1-967059-1 

169400-1 

— 

— 

AMP die set for crimp tool 734253-0 

These connector code numbers are not Sauer-Danfoss numbers.

PVED Code Numbers for use on PVG 32 and PVG 100 



Code Numbers 

Cables code numbers for PVED-CC 

Feature 

Connector pin 1 

Wire colors 

pin 2 pin 3 pin 4 

Description Code number 

Deutsch 4 pin white blue yellow red 4 m cable 11007498 

AMP 4 pin white blue yellow red 4 m cable 157B4994 

AMP/black 4 pin white blue yellow red 4 m cable 157B4995 

Service tool interface cable/ AMP 4 m cable 157B4977 

AMP 0.1m loop cable 157B4987 

AMP/black Terminator 157B4988 

Deutsch 0.1m loop cable 11007531 

Deutsch Terminator 11007561 

Deutsch Terminator dummy 11007563 

CAN Interface 

10104136 CG 150 CAN USB interface 

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Connector 2x4 

Deutsch SW 2.68 11079033 

AMP SW 2.68 11079034 

1x4 = one plug four pins 

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